About Rebuild After Grief | Widow, Loneliness, Faith, Encouragement, Scripture
Are you a Christian widow?
Do you wish the loneliness would go away once and for all?
Are you exhausted from making all the decisions by yourself?
Do you feel like you’re in survival mode, just trying to make it through the day and not lose your faith?
Are you scared to ask for help?
Would it be easier to be there for your kids if they understood what you’re going through?
I’m so glad you’re here! As you navigate life after loss, this podcast will help you model faith and courage for your children, make it through each day, and learn to let go of what you can't control.
Hi, I’m Shonna, a widow, mom, grandma, and Jesus follower. For seven years after becoming a widow, I battled loneliness in all the wrong ways.
When I suddenly became the sole decision-maker, I was lost and made some very bad decisions because I felt no one understood what I was going through and I wouldn’t dare be vulnerable and ask for help.
I finally realized if I was ever going to enjoy life again and model faith well for my family, I needed to find out who I was as an individual according to God’s design, then align my life with his purpose.
I started intentionally connecting with God each day and over the course of time, my mind was renewed and I became strong again. And now I am ready to share it with you!
So, if you're ready to overcome the loneliness you've felt since becoming a widow, learn some simple habits to strengthen your faith, and become the best you can be for your children...Grab a notebook and your favorite flashy pen and let’s dive in!
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Shonna Gaston | Rebuilding Coach, Encourager for Christian Widows
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education · health & fitness · religion & spirituality
13 | Overwhelmed as a Widow? 3 Biblical Ways to Ask God for Help
Are you a widow feeling overwhelmed by all the responsibilities and decisions you're facing alone?
Want a secret to keeping the faith and trusting God's promises as you rebuild your life?
What if putting your faith in action means asking God for something so big you can't accomplish it on your own?
As a widow, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, but what if rebuilding your life begins with simply learning how to ASK? In this episode, we're exploring three biblical ways to approach God with confidence: Ask Big, Ask Boldly, and Ask Believing. You'll discover how to move beyond survival mode, get clarity about what you really need, and keep the faith as you trust God with your future.
I would love to hear from you! Email your questions, comments, or content requests and I’ll get back to you quickly.
Contact - > shonna@shonnagaston.com
Podcast -＞ https://rebuildaftergrief.podbean.com
15 Oct 2026
12 | How to Move from Loneliness to Wholeness Through Daily Connection With God
Is loneliness just a feeling you’ll eventually overcome?
How can daily connection with God be the first step toward the hope you’ve been praying for?
Are you a widow waiting for life to get better, or are you ready to put your faith to work and rebuild it?
In this episode, we’re looking at loneliness differently—not simply as a feeling to endure, but as an invitation to become whole again. I’m sharing how daily connection with God became the starting point for rebuilding my life after loss, discovering who He created me to be, and finding clarity and confidence to move forward in life. If you’re a widow ready to put your faith in action, you’ll learn how intentional time with God will lead you toward hope, purpose, and total restoration.
I would love to hear from you! Email your questions, comments, or content requests and I’ll get back to you quickly.
Contact - > shonna@shonnagaston.com
Podcast -＞ https://rebuildaftergrief.podbean.com
8 Oct 2026
11 | The Unexpected Cure for Chronic Loneliness as a Christian Widow
1 Oct 2026
10 | 3 Ways to Encourage Yourself with Scriptures
Widow, what does Scripture say about the woman God designed you to be?
Has loneliness made it hard to imagine a joyful future after loss?
Want to grow your faith, connect with God and become who he designed you to be?
Who is the woman God designed you to become—and what would her life look like? In this episode, we’re exploring how becoming the IDEAL YOU can be the beginning of restoration after loss. You’ll learn three powerful practices using Scripture—LOOK UP to envision the life God has for you, SPEAK UP to align your words with His truth, and CHEER UP through expressing gratitude. These simple practices can strengthen your faith, transform how you see yourself, and help you begin creating a future filled with purpose, confidence, joy, and hope.
I would love to hear from you! Email your questions, comments, or content requests and I’ll get back to you quickly.
Contact - > shonna@shonnagaston.com
Podcast -＞ https://rebuildaftergrief.podbean.com
24 Sept 2026
09 | The Faith Shift That Changed Everything for Me in Widowhood and Life
Widow, are you at a breaking point and don’t know how to ask for help?
Has loneliness left you wondering how to move forward in faith after loss?
What if the breakthrough you need begins with a simple shift in your faith?
What if the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for requires a shift in your faith? Life after losing your husband can bring moments when the loneliness, decisions, and pressure simply feel too heavy. In this episode, we’re talking about how to make the faith shift from simply believing God can help you to confidently seeking His personal plan for your life. You’ll learn how to use your eyes, ears, and mouth to build your faith, break through fear and loneliness, and begin moving toward the restoration, purpose, and life God has for you.
I would love to hear from you! Email your questions, comments, or content requests and I’ll get back to you quickly.
Contact - > shonna@shonnagaston.com
Podcast -＞ https://rebuildaftergrief.podbean.com
17 Sept 2026
08 | When Your Faith Feels Weak After Loss
Widow, do you feel strong in your faith one day and defeated the next?
Does loneliness or discouragement quickly shake your faith on the hard days?
Want to rebuild your life with more peace, joy, and confidence— even when your faith seems weak?
Some days you feel like you’ve got this—and the next day, grief, loneliness, or discouragement can pull you right back into a defeated mindset. In this episode, we’re talking about what to do on those hard days so you don’t stay stuck. I’ll walk you through three simple C’s—Calm Down, Connect with Confidence, and Claim Your Day—to help you reconnect with God, strengthen your faith, and keep moving forward as you rebuild your life with restoration, purpose, and joy.
I would love to hear from you! Email your questions, comments, or content requests and I’ll get back to you quickly.
Contact - > shonna@shonnagaston.com
Podcast -＞ https://rebuildaftergrief.podbean.com
10 Sept 2026
07 | Not Sure Who You Are Now? These Scriptures Confirm Your Identity as a Christian Widow
Widow, have you lost sight of who you are after grief?
Need some words of encouragement from scriptures?
Are you ready to grow your faith and see yourself the way God sees you?
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most important steps to rebuilding after grief: discovering your true identity. If widowhood, loneliness, or past mistakes have left you questioning who you are or struggling with confidence, you’ll learn how to replace those old beliefs with what God says about you. We’ll explore how knowing, embracing, and affirming your God-given identity can strengthen your faith, rebuild your confidence, and help you move forward into the restored life God designed for you.
I would love to hear from you! Email your questions, comments, or content requests and I’ll get back to you quickly.
Contact - > shonna@shonnagaston.com
Podcast -＞ https://rebuildaftergrief.podbean.com
3 Sept 2026
06 | 3 Ways to Stay Encouraged When Loneliness Feels Like It Will Never End
Widow, are you wondering if you’ll ever feel truly happy again?
Has loneliness left you questioning your faith and your future?
Are you ready to rebuild after grief and believe God can restore what you’ve lost?
In this episode, I’m sharing encouragement from scripture that God wants to provide total restoration for you. Widowhood causes loneliness and many other challenges, but the scriptures provide encouragement, comfort, strength and power to overcome them and live the restored life that God prepared for you.
I would love to hear from you! Email your questions, comments, or content requests and I’ll get back to you quickly.
Contact - > shonna@shonnagaston.com
Podcast -＞ https://rebuildaftergrief.podbean.com
27 Aug 2026
05 | Struggling With Your Faith in God as a Widow? These 5 Daily Habits Will Change Everything
Tired of feeling lonely, hopeless or helpless?
Want to grow your faith in God and learn how to connect with Him daily?
What if some simple daily habits could help you find the encouragement you need?
Losing your husband changes everything, and whether you’re a recent widow or have been navigating life after loss for years, figuring out what’s next can feel lonely and overwhelming. In this episode, I’m sharing the five daily habits that changed my life after years of feeling insecure, uncertain, and without purpose. Through these, you can strengthen your faith and start moving from loneliness to total restoration. You don’t have to change everything at once – start small and watch how consistent daily connection with God can begin to rebuild your life after grief.
I would love to hear from you! Email your questions, comments, or content requests and I’ll get back to you quickly.
Contact - > shonna@shonnagaston.com
Podcast -＞ https://rebuildaftergrief.podbean.com
20 Aug 2026
04 | Know what God thinks about you as a Widow? Scriptures that will Change Your Mind About Yourself
Any idea what God sees when he looks at you in your loneliness?
What does the scripture say about the topic of image and how you see yourself?
If God can repair or restore you, what does he need from you?
In this episode I’m sharing a new way of thinking for widows, from scriptures in 2nd Corinthians chapters 3 and 4 and Romans chapter 12. We CAN be healed from the pain caused by sorrow and loneliness, and made new again as God transforms us. I’ll show you simple ways to experience this transformation from brokenness to total restoration – and it happens day by day.
I would love to hear from you! Email your questions, comments, or content requests and I’ll get back to you quickly.
Contact - > shonna@shonnagaston.com
Podcast -＞ https://rebuildaftergrief.podbean.com
17 Aug 2026
03 | Ready to Overcome Loneliness in Widowhood? 3 Tips to Get Your Faith in Action
Ready to rebuild after grief but don’t know where to start?
Not sure what God even wants for you as a Christian widow?
Do you wonder if rebuilding after loss is possible?
In this episode, I'm sharing 3 tips you can implement today that will encourage you that you CAN feel whole and confident again, even after experiencing the grief of losing your spouse.
I would love to hear from you! Email your questions, comments, or content requests and I’ll get back to you quickly.
Contact - > shonna@shonnagaston.com
Podcast -＞ https://rebuildaftergrief.podbean.com
17 Aug 2026
01 | Still Lonely After Being Widowed? What Finally Changed Everything for Me
Why do you still feel lonely after being widowed?
Do you have faith in God but feel like nothing is changing?
Could you use some encouragement from the scriptures about your future?
In this first episode, I'm sharing my personal story of becoming a widow, the painful mistakes I made while trying to escape loneliness, and the life-changing shift that finally brought hope. If you're wondering whether healing is really possible, you'll discover why daily connection with God became the foundation for rebuilding my life after grief—and how it can become yours too.
I would love to hear from you! Email your questions, comments, or content requests and I’ll reply soon.
Contact - > shonna@shonnagaston.com
Podcast -＞ https://rebuildaftergrief.podbean.com
17 Aug 2026
02 | 3 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me the First Year as a Widow
Do you feel like decision making is exhausting as a widow?
Can you really fully experience the scripture that says He restores my soul?
How long will it take to experience what the scriptures say about healing, peace and comfort?
After losing your husband, it can feel like you should have all the answers—but the truth is, you're navigating one of the most difficult transitions you'll ever face. In this episode, I'm sharing three life-changing truths I wish someone had told me after I became widowed. We'll talk about why you're more vulnerable than you realize, how God begins restoring your mind, will, and emotions, and why you don't have to rush your healing. If you're feeling lonely, overwhelmed, or wondering how to rebuild after grief, this episode will remind you that God has a plan—and healing happens one faithful step at a time.
I would love to hear from you! Email your questions, comments, or content requests and I’ll get back to you quickly.
Contact - > shonna@shonnagaston.com
Podcast -＞ https://rebuildaftergrief.podbean.com
30 Jul 2026
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